Religion: Week of March 17
At Bethel Presbyterian Church, a light supper will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through April 10. A study on significant events in the life of Christ will follow at 7:15.
At Christ United Methodist Church, Bethel Park, Created to Create: Women’s Retreat will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23. Keynote speaker Jenny Randle and a variety of breakout session leaders will explore our divine creative calling. Rekindle an old creative hobby or experience something new that will allow you to use your creative talents to serve others. Worship and programming are appropriate for women of all ages. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Limited childcare is available on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $30. Registration is required online by March 18 at christumc.net/womensretreat.
At South Hills Assembly of God, Bethel Park, Alpha Course meets from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays. A free dinner is provided, with DVD teaching and small group discussion to introduce the basics of Christianity. The course is for anyone who wants to learn more. Register on the church website.
n Encounter, 7 p.m. March 29. Admission is free for this time of prayer and praise with the worship band.
For details, call 412-835-8900 or visit www.southhillsag.org.
At Southminster Presbyterian Church, Mt. Lebanon, a Stephen Ministry Introductory Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30. Registration begins at 8. This half-day, three-session workshop is designed to help congregations catch a vision for strengthening their caring ministry through equipping laypeople as caregivers. During this event, participants will also develop caregiving skills they can use right away. Cost is $15 per person or $50 for a group of four or more from the same congregation. For more information or to register, call Stephen Ministries at 314-428-2600 or visit www.stephenministry.org/workshop.